词组 | in line |
释义 | in lineWaiting in a line of people. This shouldn't take much longer—Mom's in line to pay right now. People who wanted to get one of the early smartphones would be in line for hours, if not days! in lineand on linestanding and waiting in a line of people. (On line is used especially in the New York City area.) I've been in line for an hour. Get in line if you want to buy a ticket. We waited on line to see the movie. in line1. Also, in line with. In conformity or agreement; within ordinary or proper limits. For example, The new policy was intended to keep prices in line with their competitors, or It's up to the supervisor to keep the nurses in line. Also see fall in line. 2. Also, on line. Waiting behind others in a row or queue. For example, The children stood in line for their lunches, or There were at least 50 persons on line for opera tickets. 3. in line for. Next in order for, as in He is next in line for the presidency. All of these terms employ line in the sense of "an orderly row or series of persons or objects," a usage dating from the 1500s. |
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